Stalin's Ghost (Abridged): An Arkady Renko Novel Audiobook

" This was an interesting crime mystery set in Russia. It was a little hard to follow the character names as an audio book, but good for a long drive. "

" This is my least favorite book in the Detective Arkady Renko series. Although it was strong in parts, the plot was somewhat complicated and ultimately unfulfilling. "

" I'm biased - I love Arkady Renko! This series fuses my two favorite genres, historical fiction and mystery. I couldn't ask for more! I read it in the span of one library loan, which is super amazing for me! "

" Cruz Smith normally gets 4 star review. I've always like his protagonist Arkady Renko. Unfortunately in this book Arkady is walking around like a zombie with a death wish. Very disappointing. "

" I like detective novels where I learn something from the background of the novel. Smith's Arkady series always has something interesting for me. I enjoyed this one. "

" Another terrific outcast character. Renko is a humourus Russian, in a very humourless land. At times bleak, but always interesting stories, characters, history, culture and suspense. Tremendous read, I enjoyed this book very, very much. "

" I don't think Cruz Smith has quite matched Gorkey Park. Renko, however, is a wonderful character and I will read everything that is generated about him. "

" Arkady Renko is back from Chernobyl! The hero of Gorky Park is still with us even though the USSR is no more. "

" Deep and dark (does Russia ever produce anything to laugh about?) but readable as the Arkady Renko novels (Gorky Park, Polar Star) always is. "

" Every page waltzed along smoke filled brooding lines "

" Excellent Arkady Renko mystery. "

" Arkasha, where are you? We miss you. "

" Great story, superb main character. Have to read the whole series! "

" Though not the best Arkady Renko book - still worth the read! "

" Good story, usual humor, character development was a little weak. Nice job weaving historical facts and current politics into the storyline. "

" Audio Book. The hero gets shot in the head and lives. It kept my attention but I don't think it was anything special. "

" There are no more Stieg Larssons out there. This series is just as good if not better. And you don't have to worry about bad translations as Mr Smith is a native American (wait! not a Native American-you understand the difference).Read and enjoy. "

" Arkasha, where are you? We miss you. "

" Great mystery book set in Russia. I wish I had the earlier entries in this series. "

" Still love the writing, love the characters.Cliffhanger ending is the only reason it doesn't get five stars. "

" Fantastic - I can't get enough of Arkady Renko. "

" Pretty good, but not great. Certainly doesn't leave one feeling warm & fuzzy about Russia. Too much corruption. "

" Cruz Smith normally gets 4 star review. I've always like his protagonist Arkady Renko. Unfortunately in this book Arkady is walking around like a zombie with a death wish. Very disappointing. "

" Can't read this one with the kids in the car! Pretty rough story - language, sex and violence; however, interesting sense of Russian history and politics. "